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Paris store Hermes has apologised for turning Oprah Winfrey away.
Winfrey, recently named the most powerful celebrity in the world, found herself being snubbed by the store when she turned up after closing time, when retailers tend to make an exception for stars. However, Hermes was preparing for a PR event and refused the TV host entry, reports BBC News.
Oprah's friend Gayle King told Entertainment Tonight: "People were in the store and they were shopping. Oprah was at the door and she was not allowed into the store," and that the debacle was "one of the most humiliating moments of her life."
A statement from the store read: "Hermes regrets not having been able to welcome Oprah Winfrey and the people accompanying her to give them all the attention and service that Hermes is committed to giving each of its clients in the world.
"Hermes expresses its sincere regrets for any misunderstanding that these circumstances could have caused."
However, it may be too late for the store to redeem itself with Oprah. King explained: "Her position is, 'I will shop where people appreciate my business, and I don't believe that any longer includes Hermes'.'"
Winfrey, recently named the most powerful celebrity in the world, found herself being snubbed by the store when she turned up after closing time, when retailers tend to make an exception for stars. However, Hermes was preparing for a PR event and refused the TV host entry, reports BBC News.
Oprah's friend Gayle King told Entertainment Tonight: "People were in the store and they were shopping. Oprah was at the door and she was not allowed into the store," and that the debacle was "one of the most humiliating moments of her life."
A statement from the store read: "Hermes regrets not having been able to welcome Oprah Winfrey and the people accompanying her to give them all the attention and service that Hermes is committed to giving each of its clients in the world.
"Hermes expresses its sincere regrets for any misunderstanding that these circumstances could have caused."
However, it may be too late for the store to redeem itself with Oprah. King explained: "Her position is, 'I will shop where people appreciate my business, and I don't believe that any longer includes Hermes'.'"
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